Duties and Responsibilities of Students on Buses

Observe classroom conduct, except for ordinary conversation
with students in the same seat, while getting on or off and while
riding on the school bus.

Except with prior written permission from the principal, objects that are prohibited in school, as listed in the Students Code of Conduct Handbook, are also not allowed on the school bus.

Be at the place designated both morning and afternoon ready to
board the bus. The
driver is responsible for maintaining this schedule and will not wait
for tardy students.

Help keep the bus clean, sanitary and orderly and do not
damage or abuse the cushions or other bus equipment. Students will be
required to pay for damages. For the child’s safety, eating is not
permitted on the school bus.

In case of emergency, ask the driver to stop the bus.

Do not use drugs, alcohol, tobacco or profane language on the bus.

Students are not permitted to use recording devices or radios on the buses.

UNDER GENERAL STATUTE 115C-245, THE PRINCIPAL MAY PROSECUTE A
STUDENT FOR: Misconduct On The Bus or Violating the Instructions of the
Driver, the Following Are Examples of Misconduct:

Fighting, smoking, drinking, using or possessing drugs, using profanity or refusing to obey the driver;

Entering or leaving the bus without the permission of the driver;

Refusing to be seated or not allowing others to be seated;

Using the emergency exit when there is no emergency;

Not leaving the bus at the right time or place;

Delaying the bus schedule;

Distracting the bus driver; or participating in any inappropriate behavior while riding the bus.

Repeated violations will result in out-of-school suspension and permanent removal of transportation privileges. This is all at the discretion of the school administration.

UNDER GENERAL STATUTE 115C-399, THE PRINCIPAL MAY PROSECUTE A STUDENT FOR:

Willfully trespassing upon or damaging a school bus;

Entering a school bus or school activity bus after being forbidden to do so; or

Refusing to leave a bus upon request.

Unauthorized persons, including parents and guardians, are not
permitted on buses without permission from the principal. Entering a
school bus without permission is unlawful by North Carolina law and the
violator could receive a trespassing charge. School bus rules and
actions of school bus drivers are for the safety of our children.

Behavior on the School Bus or at the Bus Stop

So that the school district can provide safe transportation for all students, the following guidelines must be observed:

Obey the bus driver at all times.

Stand off the roadway while waiting for the bus.

Be at the bus stop at least ten (10) minutes prior to a scheduled stop time.

Cross the roadway several steps in front of the bus.

Ride only on your assigned bus.

Board and depart only at the assigned bus stop.

Act appropriately while waiting for the bus.

Give your proper name when requested by the bus operator or monitor.

Remain seated at all times when the bus is moving.

Remain silent at railroad crossings.

Refrain from bringing food or drink on the bus.

Refrain from displaying signs from the bus.

Refrain from using profane language or gestures.

Refrain from acts of vandalism.

Refrain from throwing objects from the windows of the bus.

Refrain from conduct or behavior that interferes with the orderly, safe and expeditious transportation of bus riders.

Refrain from using cellular telephones and other electronic devices while on the bus. Video cameras have been installed on some buses. Students may be filmed while on the bus.Violations of the Code of Student Conduct or
any behavior, which substantially distracts the driver and causes, or
has the potential to cause, a safety hazard on a moving bus, may be the
basis for suspension from bus/school and/or expulsion from bus-riding
privileges.